Gailey Lower Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Gailey Lower Reservoir

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge Looking south towards Wolverhampton through the arch of Otherton Lane Bridge, No 81. — Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge Credit: Roger Kidd

Gailey Lower Reservoir, located in Staffordshire, England, is a freshwater body encompassing an area of approximately 15 hectares. The reservoir serves as a crucial water supply source for the nearby Cannock Chase district. It was originally constructed in the mid-19th century to meet the increasing demand for water during the industrial period.

Surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque landscapes, Gailey Lower Reservoir is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The reservoir offers various recreational activities such as fishing, birdwatching, and leisurely walks along its tranquil shores. Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish species, including pike, perch, carp, and bream, making it an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts of all levels.

The reservoir also serves as a vital habitat for diverse flora and fauna, fostering a thriving ecosystem. Its freshwater marshes provide a suitable environment for a range of aquatic plants, including water lilies and reeds, which in turn attract numerous bird species. Visitors may spot a variety of waterfowl, such as ducks, swans, and herons, as well as other bird species like kingfishers and warblers.

Gailey Lower Reservoir is easily accessible, with a car park and footpaths available for visitors. The surrounding area offers stunning views and ample opportunities for peaceful picnics and nature walks. Whether it's for relaxation, outdoor activities, or wildlife observation, Gailey Lower Reservoir provides a serene and idyllic setting for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature.

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Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge Looking south towards Wolverhampton through the arch of Otherton Lane Bridge, No 81.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge

Looking south towards Wolverhampton through the arch of Otherton Lane Bridge, No 81.

Rodbaston Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (26 metres). Rodbaston Lock Bridge in the foreground is No 80 and used to be at the end of Gailey Lea Lane. Following construction of the nearby M6 motorway by 1968, the bridge became redundant, though a public footpath still crosses it.

Rodbaston Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (26 metres). Rodbaston Lock Bridge in the foreground is No 80 and used to be at the end of Gailey Lea Lane. Following construction of the nearby M6 motorway by 1968, the bridge became redundant, though a public footpath still crosses it.

Canal at Gailey Lock and Bridge, Staffordshire Gailey Top Lock is No 32 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. This is the first of four fairly widely spaced locks. The A5 Watling Street crosses the canal here.

Canal at Gailey Lock and Bridge, Staffordshire

Gailey Top Lock is No 32 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. This is the first of four fairly widely spaced locks. The A5 Watling Street crosses the canal here.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire The narrowboat is about to move into Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire

The narrowboat is about to move into Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.

Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire

Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.

Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire Looking north-east towards Penkridge, Stafford and Great Haywood Junction (with the Trent and Mersey Canal).
Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.

Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire

Looking north-east towards Penkridge, Stafford and Great Haywood Junction (with the Trent and Mersey Canal). Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire Looking north-east towards Penkridge, from Brick Kiln Lock, No 33..

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire

Looking north-east towards Penkridge, from Brick Kiln Lock, No 33..

Boggs Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Boggs Lock is No 34 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (2·6 metres).

Boggs Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

Boggs Lock is No 34 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (2·6 metres).

Boggs Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Boggs Lock is No 34 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (2·6 metres).

Boggs Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

Boggs Lock is No 34 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (2·6 metres).

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey, Staffordshire Looking north towards Penkridge.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey, Staffordshire

Looking north towards Penkridge.

Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire Looking north towards Penkridge.

Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire

Looking north towards Penkridge.

Moored narrowboats near Gailey in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about two miles south of Penkridge. The new wind turbine awaits the fitting of its blades.

Moored narrowboats near Gailey in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about two miles south of Penkridge. The new wind turbine awaits the fitting of its blades.

Narrowboats and a new wind turbine, Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire. The wind turbine awaits the fitting of its blades, and looks like a giant alien surveillance unit in a sci-fi scenario.
The moorings are near Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Narrowboats and a new wind turbine, Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire. The wind turbine awaits the fitting of its blades, and looks like a giant alien surveillance unit in a sci-fi scenario. The moorings are near Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about two miles south of Penkridge. Brick Kiln Lock is No 33. The narrow boat has left the lock, and hadn&#039;t seen me coming or they would not have closed the top gate.

Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about two miles south of Penkridge. Brick Kiln Lock is No 33. The narrow boat has left the lock, and hadn't seen me coming or they would not have closed the top gate.

Staffordshire pasture with wind turbines near Gailey Looking north-north-east towards Penkridge from Brick Kiln Lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. One turbine still awaits the fitting of its blades. The turbines are on Rodbaston College (agriculture) land.

Staffordshire pasture with wind turbines near Gailey

Looking north-north-east towards Penkridge from Brick Kiln Lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. One turbine still awaits the fitting of its blades. The turbines are on Rodbaston College (agriculture) land.

Wind turbine under construction The wind turbine near Rodbaston (agricultural) College in Staffordshire awaits the fitting of its blades, and looks more like a giant alien surveillance and laser gun unit in a sci-fi scenario.

Wind turbine under construction

The wind turbine near Rodbaston (agricultural) College in Staffordshire awaits the fitting of its blades, and looks more like a giant alien surveillance and laser gun unit in a sci-fi scenario.

Canal and wind turbine near Rodbaston in Staffordshire This us the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal about two miles south of Penkridge. The wind turbine is newly erected on Rodbaston College land 460 metres to the north.

Canal and wind turbine near Rodbaston in Staffordshire

This us the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal about two miles south of Penkridge. The wind turbine is newly erected on Rodbaston College land 460 metres to the north.

Cattle grazing south of Penkridge in Staffordshire The pasture is by the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The M6 motorway is behind the woodland.

Cattle grazing south of Penkridge in Staffordshire

The pasture is by the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The M6 motorway is behind the woodland.

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Gailey Lower Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: SJ9310 (Lat: 52.691173, Lng: -2.0979744)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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